As a beauty consultant, it is my responsibility to know about skin care, cosmetics and fragrances!
I've often been asked: What are notes in fragrances?
Here is an excellent article explaining what notes are in relationship to fragrances!
Much like musical notes make up a song and
various shades of colors turn into a painting, fragrance notes are
necessary to make a perfume. Overall, there are three note scales that
when blended together create the perfume's fragrant accord. Each of
these levels, however, has its own primary purpose.
The Top NotesAlso
sometimes referred to as the opening notes or head notes, the top notes
of a fragrance are generally the lightest of all the notes. They are
recognized immediately upon application of the perfume. The top notes
are also the first to fade given their light molecular structure, but
this does not mean they aren't of utmost importance.
The top
notes of a fragrance represent the first impression. How many times have
you tested a fragrance only to be turned off right away? Why? Because
the top notes didn't make a lasting impression on you. It is hugely
important that the top notes not only succeed at luring you in, but also
smoothly transition into the heart of the fragrance.
Common
fragrance top notes include citrus (lemon, orange zest, bergamot), light
fruits (grapefruit, berries) and herbs (clary sage, lavender).
The Middle NotesThe
middle notes, or the heart notes, make an appearance once the top notes
evaporate. The middle notes are considered the heart of the fragrance.
They last longer than the top notes and have a strong influence on the
base notes to come. A perfume's heart is generally pleasant and
well-rounded. It is ofen a smooth combination of floral or fruit tones;
sometimes infused with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom.
Common fragrance middle notes include geranium, rose, lemongrass, ylang ylang, lavender, coriander, nutmeg, neroli and jasmine.
The Base NotesThe
base notes are the final fragrance notes that appear once the top notes
are completely evaporated. The base notes mingle with the heart notes
to create the full body of the fragrance, but are typically associated
with the dry-down period. The job of the base notes is to provide the
lasting impression. These often rich notes linger on the skin for hours
after the top notes have dissipated.
Common fragrance base notes include cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, patchouli, oakmoss and musk.
Without
the combination of the three levels of notes, a fragrance just wouldn't
be aromatically appealing. But together, they create beautiful scents.
-courtesy of perfume.org
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